A Working Mum
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You'll find everything you need to thrive as a working mum right here, from expert childcare guidance and flexible working options to managing money matters and carving out precious time for yourself. Our experienced mum authors share practical tips, real case studies, and trusted advice that truly understands your busy life. A Working Mum is here to help.

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Single Working Parent Benefits and Entitlements
There are many types of benefits and entitlements available to parents. Some are designed expressly for single parents, while others are only for single work...
Questionnaire: Are You Ready to Work Full-time?
Before you had kids, working full-time was easy. But now that you have a toddler and a five-year-old (or a baby and a seven-year-old!), you may look at work...
Easy Ways to Boost Your Mood
We all get in a funk now and then. But if you find that bad moods are getting the best of you, it might be time to do something about them – before they ta...
Eating the Right Food with a Busy Lifestyle
For busy working mums, it can be incredibly tempting to survive on coffee for breakfast, fast food at your desk for lunch, and ready-meals in the evenings. I...
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Preparing Your Yr 6 Child to Travel to School Alone
Starting secondary school can be a frightening time for children, and an even more frightening one for parents. While children are primarily concerned with m...
Making Your Own Home Office
SOHO is no longer just a seedy part of London. Canny entrepreneurs know that it now stands for Small Office Home Office, and is the catchphrase for people wh...
Fighting in Front of the Children
You've had a busy day at the office, you come home late and find that your partner hasn't even started making dinner. Toys are scattered everywhere, nobody h...
Why Consulting Might Work for You
Many working mums find it difficult to combine home and career, and wonder whether a part-time or working-from-home job might be the answer. Yet for many hig...
I'm Working Part-time and Having My Fourth Child!
In the past six years, Vendela Wiberg has given birth to three children. Now, the 36-year-old is expecting her fourth – and credits her flexible part-time...
Tips for Working Mums Who Study
Everyone knows how difficult it can be to juggle a career and family. But for working mums who also study, life can become even more difficult. The good news...
Studying With Two Kids: A Case Study
Adelina Hysenaj knows what it’s like to have to organise her time. The 32-year-old single mum is studying for a combined degree in educational studies and...
Top PTA Fund Raising Ideas
Most Parent Teacher Associations, or PTAs, exist not only to bring the school community closer together, but also as the school’s primary fundraising bodie...
Why a Nanny Share Might Work for You
Let’s face it: not everyone likes the idea of sending a small child to nursery, and some people don’t feel comfortable having their child spend hours eve...
What Does a Governing Body Do?
Parents new to the primary school system might assume that their children’s school is run entirely by the headteacher and his or her staff. While that is b...
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